Many people, doctors included, have only recently learned about the link between constipation and milk intolerance. Click here to read about the study that could improve the lives of many constipated children.
Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of a child's blood vessels. The most important blood vessels involved are those of the heart, including the coronary arteries. Click here for more information on kawasaki disease.
Because antibiotics were such a revolutionary advance in the treatment of infectious diseases, doctors slipped into the habit of prescribing them for minor illnesses, even those known to be viral, just to "be on the safe side." They also thought...
Kawasaki disease is an uncommon but important cause of fever in children. It was first noticed in Japanese children following World War II. While it is more common among the Japanese, we now know that it occurs in all racial groups, primarily in...
Children fight off most childhood illnesses better without antibiotics. The physician's job is to gently treat children with uncomfortable symptoms so they can get the rest and fluids they need. Occasionally, antibiotics are a vital part of the...
Most children are ready to tackle the challenge of potty use somewhere between age 2 and shortly after their third birthday, with boys generally at the latter end of this range. Click here for potty training tips.
